€2 million over two years for soldiers as financial compensation for the work they perform in extra duties.
In recent years, a number of collective agreements have come into force which continue to improve working conditions together with better salaries for all the workers of the Disciplined Bodies, which are a main pillar in the sectors of security of our country.
One of the main principles that came into force through these agreements was that every worker be financially compensated for the hours worked after the 40 hours, apart from increases in other benefits. These agreements could also be possible through live social dialogue, even after the workers for the first time of the disciplined bodies they were given the right to have a union that represents them.
Conference Room, Armed Forces of Malta Barracks, Luqa
In the presence of the Minister for the Interior, Security, Reforms and Equality Byron Camilleri, an agreement was signed today between the Government, the Armed Forces of Malta and the General Workers Union. This means an investment of over €2 million over two years for all soldiers from the rank of Major to Gunner, and this as financial compensation for the work they perform in extra duties. This adjustment comes from a review clause in the payment of the extra duty after the first sectoral agreement for the soldiers of the Armed Forces.
Minister Byron Camilleri reiterated how the Government continues to honor every clause of every signed collective agreement in recent years. He stressed how they are investing over 15 million euros per year for five years, for the five thousand workers, serving in the police, correctional systems, civil protection and the armed forces.
The minister also explained how the first agreement was made for Police Officers, which the process then followed for every other disciplined body. He continued that therefore, as soon as this year passes the stipulated five years in the agreement for the Police, looks ahead to also conclude a new agreement for salaries and conditions of the better work for the same police.
Minister Camilleri reiterated his satisfaction as in a wider way, in recent years eight were sealed collective agreements within the ministry, with three others at an advanced stage to be concluded for the benefit of all workers. “In light of all this, the Government is committed not to stop investing in the workers of the bodies disciplined so that Malta remains a safe country, with a better service for the people,” concluded Minister Camilleri
